innovate
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
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to introduce (something new) for or as if for the first time.
to innovate a computer operating system.
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Archaic. to alter.
verb
Other Word Forms
- innovative adjective
- innovator noun
- uninnovating adjective
Etymology
Origin of innovate
First recorded in 1540–50; from Latin innovātus, past participle of innovāre “to renew, alter,” equivalent to in- intensive prefix + novātus, past participle of novā(re) “to renew,” verbal derivative of novus “new” + -tus past participle suffix); in- 2, new
Example Sentences
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However, Wildlight has said it intends to keep working on Highguard with "a core group of developers to continue innovating on and supporting the game".
From BBC
Inspired by the punks and New Romantics of that era, analysts said Barry M had struggled to continue innovating and been overtaken by rivals.
From BBC
“We are the storytellers. We are the people who have to innovate.”
From Los Angeles Times
Social media platforms innovated new ways to keep users scrolling.
From Salon
He said it has been "innovating to meet consumers where they are" with new, cheaper YouTube TV and Premium tiers.
From BBC
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